34 Areas of Green TechnologyGreen ConstructionApparently expensiveEconomical in the longer runIncreases the initial building costs, butReduction in size and cost of the buildings’ heating and cooling system

42 Areas of Green TechnologyGreen NanotechnologyManipulation of materials at the scale of the nanometerTransform the way everything is manufacturedApplication of green chemistry and green engineering principles

52 Future Developments Lilypad Project Futuristic conceptSeries of floating self-sufficient ocean-going eco-city islands.Support great deal of biodiversity.Collecting pools located in their centers would gather and filter water for use on board.For adventurers and refugees alike as water levels rise around the world.

53 Future Developments Bahrain World Trade CenterThree massive wind turbinesAccelerates air moving between towersGenerate even more powerLargest wind-powered design in a massive building

55 Future Developments Solar Tower Surrounded by 600 steel reflectorsSunrays directed at a single pointTurn water into steam.The steam moves through turbines and generates energy.

56 Future Developments Dongtan Eco-CityEnvironmentally, socially, economically and culturally sustainable cityRelies on its own wind and solar energy as well as organic farming strategiesPrototype for large-scale city planningFully eco-friendly mindset.

57 Future Developments Lighthouse Skyscraper1000-foot-tall office skyscraperDesigned to use about half the water and energy of a typical high-rise buildingSolar energy collection and wind farming techniquesImprove recovery of energy and water within the building.

58 Future Developments Orbiting Solar ArraysArray of solar panels placed into orbit.Beam the solar power back down to a receptorConverted into electricity.No interruption of the flow due to adverse weather conditions or being night.

62 Conclusion Time to diversify our energy sourcesIncreased usage of solar, wind, water powerExcess energy back to the national power gridGood business opportunityPromoting practices that will benefit our environmentSolar energy has surpassed wind power generationSolar markets are growing at ten times the rate of the oil industry,